OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN III

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Reimagine What's Possible

Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you have a mechanical aptitude with a positive attitude? You could be a great fit for our operations team!

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opportunity for an experiencedOperations Technicianat our Delaware City, DE facility.
The Delaware City refinery H2 facility is located onsite at the PBF Refinery and consists of one SMR (steam methane reformer) unit and associated equipment.

You will work hand in hand with Mechanical Technicians, Instruments Technicians, other Operations Tech's, and Process Engineers to safely and efficiently maintain and operate the Hydrogen Plant, to include participating in the management of effective safety programs.

You will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:

• Water Treatment Systems (Boiler System)
• DCS monitoring systems
• Rotating Equipment
• Catalyst Reactors
• Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves
• Syngas Clean Up Skid

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• A strong mechanical aptitude
• You are a Team player and flexible
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work independently
• A strong commitment to safety and working as a team and operational excellence
• Work within procedure-based systems to ensure ES&H compliance, quality assurance, reliability, and cost control

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret piping schematics/ diagrams
• Utilizing written procedures for starting and stopping equipment
• Isolating systems for maintenance using work permits and lock out tag out process
• Performing Water chemistry testing
• Operating manual and pneumatic valves
• Operating systems from remote location via Distributed Control System
• Standing rotating watches outside normal working hours i.e.
• Turbine Generator Watch
• CCS/ DC Central Watch
• Working safely in dynamic environments (loud, high temperatures, etc.)

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to be on call to support 24x7 plant operations
• Availability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• A dedicated Teammate with a commitment to safety
• On limited occasions, flexibility to assist other AP sites in North America with Operations support, on a voluntary basis
• Excellent communication skills
• A valid driver's license is required

We encourage qualified candidates with a strong mechanical aptitude and/or military or technical background with plant process experience to apply.

Applicants with Navy backgrounds:
The Plant Operator position aligns very well with the experience learned in engineering department rates on both surface and sub-surface ships in both nuclear and non-nuclear ratings, such as:

• Machinist's Mate
• Electrician's Mate
• Damage Control man
• Engineman
• Electronic Tech
• Gas Turbine Systems Technician

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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